Section: US & Canada
Ukraine Battles Persists Ahead of Cease-Fire
LUHANSKE, Ukraine— Fierce fighting raged on Friday in east Ukraine between government troops and Russian-backed separatists as the warring sides attempted to bolster their positions ahead of a weekend cease-fire deadline. Combat persisted in the first hours after the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France signed a peace deal Thursday in...
US officials take wait-and-see approach toward Ukraine peace deal
The Obama administration is taking a cautious approach toward the new Ukraine peace deal that was reached Thursday without any input from American… …read more Source:...
Chisinau to restore Jewish cemetery destroyed in World War II
(JTA) — The mayor of Chisinau, Moldova, said he would restore a landmark structure, largely destroyed during the Holocaust, as a monument to local Jews who died in the genocide. Dorin Chirtoaca on Monday said he would restore the dome-shaped Tahara room located at one of Europe’s largest Jewish cemeteries to commemorate this year’s...
Fighting Rages in Run-Up to Ukraine Ceasefire
A ceasefire is due to come into effect Sunday under the agreement, envisages a withdrawal of heavy weaponry. …read more Source:...
Hopes for Greek debt deal rise but no quick solutions
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At Least 8 Killed In Ukraine Clashes In 24 Hours Despite Ceasefire Deal And EU Warning
At least eight Ukrainian service personnel were killed and 34 others injured in clashes with pro-Russian rebels in the eastern part of the country in the last 24 hours, Kiev military said Friday, according to Reuters. The killings come just a day after ceasefire was agreed upon between Ukraine, Russia, Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk...
Baloney Meter: Is Canada stature in the world growing, as John Baird says?
OTTAWA – “I have seen the stature of our country grow, in the eyes of the world … Today, Canada stands tall in the world.” — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird in his resignation speech in the House of Commons, Feb. 3.___John Baird surprised many with his sudden resignation last week from federal politics, which also...
50 Russian tanks roll into Ukraine to aid rebels (+video)
As Putin held peace talks in Minsk, Belarus, tanks, missiles, and armored vehicles entered eastern Ukraine to bolster rebel forces. …read more Source: Christian Science...
Battles persist despite Ukraine peace deal, looming ceasefire
Fierce fighting raged on Friday in east Ukraine between government troops and Russian-backed separatists as the warring sides attempted to bolster their positions ahead of a weekend ceasefire deadline. …read more Source: CTV...
Ukraine cease-fire accord brings hope, and doubt
But the peace plan’s success hinges on the combatants delivering on promises they’ve made — and broken — before.Click to Continue » …read more Source: The Bellingham...
